Take Control of Your Personal Environmant

Duke Johnson, M.D.
Medical Director, Nutrilite Health Institute

We take it for granted that our abundant air and water are clean – but are they? No matter how many warnings we hear about pollution, we seem to think that it’s a problem our neighbors face – not us. Let’s take a look at clean water, clean air, and the personal habits that can help keep us healthy and strong, for the best of our lives!

Drink Sensibly In North America, the vast majority of municipal water systems are monitored and meet strict standards. But spring rains, snowmelt, summer storms, flooded fields, older sewer systems, or the overuse of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers can cause pollution spikes in city water systems and rural wells. And older water systems can include sections of lead pipe.
When people are unsure about the safety of their local water source, they often choose bottled water, which can often come from those same local water sources.
One way to help control the quality of your drinking and cooking water is to have a home water-purification system that uses a compressed carbon filter and ultraviolet light to help filter out particulates or destroy unwanted microorganisms.

Breathe Deeply Scientific research has found a direct connection between air pollution, upper respiratory complaints, and, in some cases, cancer. While we can’t directly influence the outdoor air quality, we can have more control over our home and car environments. If you find yourself stuck in traffic, recycle your car’s interior air. Air out your home frequently to reduce contaminants from new furniture, paint, and carpeting. Identify if your house is in a radon zone. Reduce your exposure to secondhand smoke and if you smoke, consider cutting down or quitting. Finally, invest in a high-quality air purifier for your home, especially if your family includes the very young or very old, who are at the greatest risk when exposed to poor air quality.

Act Responsibly In reality, we share our world – and every inch of our bodies – with a host of microorganisms. And keeping these bacteria, germs, and viruses under control requires us to practice good hygiene.
Would you be surprised to learn that many people only brush their teeth once a day? One in every three people has periodontal disease.
While 94% of North Americans claim to wash their hands after using the bathroom, hidden observation reveals the number is closer to 68%.
Despite the fact that everyone knows the best way to stop a cold is to wash their hands every time they use a tissue, most people don’t.
Don’t open yourself up to health risks by slacking on personal hygiene – your immune system will thank you.


For optimal health,
Dr. Duke JohnsonMedical Director,
Nutrilite Health Institute